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US consumer confidence takes sharp turn heading into holiday season - TheStreet

U.S. GDP posted two consecutive quarters of growth after a first-quarter contraction.

I Found the Cheapest Gaming Laptop Deal That's Still Worth Buying - WIRED

Finding a cheap gaming laptop that doesn't suck ain't easy. But I found it.

Powerball Jackpot Grows To $740 Million—Here’s How Much A Winner Could Owe In Taxes - Forbes

Winners can choose between $740 million over 30 years, or a lump sum of $346.1 million before taxes.

Saturday was snowiest November day in Chicago ever, forecasters say - Chicago Sun-Times

Saturday recorded the most snow for a November day in the city since Nov. 6, 1951. O'Hare saw 8.4 inches of snow, beating the 1951 record of 8 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Travelers hit snags as flights continued to be canceled and roads…

Why you may not want lower prices as much as you think you do - The Washington Post

Though Americans might be clamoring for relief on groceries, housing and energy costs, economists say there’s a bigger downside to falling prices.

The 10 fastest-growing jobs of the next decade, according to BLS report—many can pay 6 figures - CNBC

A majority of the fastest-growing roles for 2034 will be in the health care and information and technology sectors.

The $124 trillion Great Wealth Transfer won’t be a ‘big bang’ warns Northwestern Mutual CEO Tim Gerend - Fortune

Women live longer than men, and wealth will transfer across spouses before it moves from baby boomers to the next generation.

Tom Stoppard, playwright of electric verve, dies at 88 - The Washington Post

His intellectually challenging and verbally dazzling works, including “Arcadia” and “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” were among the most acclaimed and oft-performed plays of the last half-century.

Nick Saban makes pick for 2025 Iron Bowl between Alabama, Auburn - 247Sports

Nick Saban made his pick for the 2025 Iron Bowl on Saturdays version of College Gameday

The Wiggles issue statement after appearing in Ecstasy music video - BBC

The popular Australian children's group says it "does not condone" drug use, after two of its members are shown dancing in a Keli Holiday video.

Venezuela calls Trump airspace closure warning 'colonialist threat' - BBC

US President Donald Trump said the airspace around Venezuela should be considered closed "in its entirety".

Pope visits Istanbul’s Blue Mosque without praying as he focuses on unifying Christians - Politico

The pontiff also celebrated Mass in Istanbul’s Volkswagen Arena for the country’s Catholic community. He is scheduled to fly to Lebanon on Sunday.

Fortnite Zero Hour Live Event Draws 10.5 Million Players, As Godzilla, King Kong, Iron Man and KPop Demon Hunters Unite For Avengers: Endgame-Style Finale - IGN

Fortnite developer Epic Games has announced that 10.5 million players just tuned in for Zero Hour, the highly-anticipated live event that featured heroes from the world's biggest franchises turning up Avengers: Endgame-style to save the day.

Airlines Rush to Fix Software Glitch on Most-Flown Airbus - Bloomberg.com

Airlines across the world raced to keep their fleet operating after a major software glitch forced an urgent update for Airbus SE’s most widely flown aircraft, with the rapid response avoiding a major meltdown during a crucial holiday-travel season.

Senate committee vows ‘vigorous oversight’ in killing of boat strike survivors - The Washington Post

The Republican-led committee’s pledge came after The Post reported that the defense secretary ordered that a U.S. strike on an alleged narcotics boat leave no survivors.

Nintendo goes live with more Switch 1 backwards compatibility fixes for Switch 2, and Resident Evil 4 is broken - Nintendo Everything

Even more Switch 1 games have now been fixed on Switch 2 thanks to Nintendo - get the full list right here.

Protesters arrested in NYC over possible ICE-related activity near Chinatown - ABC News

Apple AirPods Are Over 40% Off at Walmart with Free Shipping — Going Fast - Athlon Sports

These popular AirPods come with free shipping, free holiday returns, and a low-cost protection plan.

The Android phone you should buy your dad is just $349 - The Verge

Dads, Moms, Aunts, hair stylists — anyone in your life who just wants a dang phone without spending a fortune should consider the Pixel 9A.

Fortnite servers down - How long is maintenance scheduled for Chapter 7 - All Out Gaming

There's good news and bad news for Fortnite fans, as the game is taken offline for server maintenance as part of the new season.